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Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Price tag $0.39

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1714 Current Rank
#1702 Last Week
#1665 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Thalia, Guardian of Thraben.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+7% Synergy $1.12
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+4% Synergy $25.00
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+2% Synergy $0.46
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+1% Synergy $15.19
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-3% Synergy $36.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's abilities and overall game plan.

Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+63% Synergy $0.13
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+62% Synergy $0.80
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+61% Synergy $0.78
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+54% Synergy $0.40
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+53% Synergy $0.97
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+53% Synergy $1.12
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+52% Synergy $0.53
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+48% Synergy $1.40
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+47% Synergy $1.27
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+41% Synergy $0.56

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Hushbringer Hushbringer
+41% Synergy $0.62
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+40% Synergy $0.10
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+37% Synergy $10.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+36% Synergy $6.79
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+26% Synergy $0.18
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $1.92
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $42.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.80
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-11% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+38% Synergy $13.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $92.16
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $643.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $71.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $34.98
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glowrider Glowrider
+41% Synergy $1.85
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+38% Synergy $0.16
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+37% Synergy $0.24
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+34% Synergy $0.37
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+34% Synergy $0.38
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+32% Synergy $0.34
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+31% Synergy $6.86
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+31% Synergy $0.28
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+30% Synergy $2.23
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+30% Synergy $0.82
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+28% Synergy $4.79
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+28% Synergy $1.50
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+27% Synergy $17.67
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+26% Synergy $16.36
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+26% Synergy $0.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $1.08
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+24% Synergy $3.70
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+24% Synergy $0.53
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+23% Synergy $1.09
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+23% Synergy $0.15
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+23% Synergy $0.35
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+22% Synergy $5.93
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $3.07
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+22% Synergy $3.34
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+22% Synergy $1.41
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+22% Synergy $0.30
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.80
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+21% Synergy $21.14
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.35
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+20% Synergy $0.19
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+20% Synergy $0.69
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+19% Synergy $9.47
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+19% Synergy $0.54
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+18% Synergy $24.03
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+17% Synergy $2.66
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+16% Synergy $3.58
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.93
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+16% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $2.78
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.12
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+14% Synergy $0.20
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.61
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+10% Synergy $29.17
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+10% Synergy $5.47
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+10% Synergy $24.93
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $4.49
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+7% Synergy $0.44
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+6% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thalia, Guardian of Thraben safe.

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+30% Synergy $0.45
Silence Silence
+15% Synergy $6.48
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+12% Synergy $0.44
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+10% Synergy $0.08
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $2.19
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.71
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.10
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.13
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.22
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $6.52
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.87
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+3% Synergy $0.23
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.15
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.77
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $0.63
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.44
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.54
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.13
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $0.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $1.55
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $8.15
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $16.24
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-6% Synergy $5.00
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $3.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $11.91

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's game plan and control the board.

Armageddon Armageddon
+20% Synergy $17.09
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.17
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $5.68
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.26
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $1.91
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+5% Synergy $17.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.29
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.96
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $1.76
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.17
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.00
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.90
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.73
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.39
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.40
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $8.66
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.73
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.30
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $1.50
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.39
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-3% Synergy $0.19
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.28
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+17% Synergy $0.52
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+16% Synergy $0.62
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+14% Synergy $0.73
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+14% Synergy $3.69
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+13% Synergy $5.51
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+12% Synergy $14.04
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $2.09
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+12% Synergy $8.68
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+10% Synergy $38.01
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.02
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+7% Synergy $3.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $3.77
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+5% Synergy $24.65
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+5% Synergy $4.25
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+5% Synergy $0.27
Meekstone Meekstone
+4% Synergy $12.30
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+4% Synergy $0.39
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $3.92
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $29.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.02
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $0.97
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $33.77
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.73
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $31.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $7.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-16% Synergy $4.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+32% Synergy $0.64
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+31% Synergy $0.36
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+28% Synergy $0.54
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+27% Synergy $2.73
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+27% Synergy $0.07
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $3.58
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $3.99
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+13% Synergy $4.70
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.97
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+8% Synergy $0.56
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+7% Synergy $3.67
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+6% Synergy $0.27
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.18
Always Watching Always Watching
+5% Synergy $1.41
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+5% Synergy $0.50
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.63
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.39
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $21.01
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.81
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.40
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $4.32
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $1.43
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
-3% Synergy $9.88
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $26.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thalia, Guardian of Thraben to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+11% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+21% Synergy $0.63
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.18
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+17% Synergy $14.84
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.20
Wasteland Wasteland
+11% Synergy $21.49
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+8% Synergy $3.65
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.78
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.30
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+6% Synergy $0.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $2.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.11
Rishadan Port Rishadan Port
+5% Synergy $5.59
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.73
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.01
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.19
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $38.71
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.17
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.19
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.28
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.11
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+2% Synergy $0.06
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.76
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $6.80
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $15.90
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $34.54
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.49
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.14
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $6.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $24.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $67.47
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $55.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-10% Synergy $17.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+16% Synergy $3.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.50
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $22.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $24.53
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $50.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.72
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.44
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.04
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $1.76
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.32
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.11

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